Hiking in Norway is high up on the wishlist of many hikers, but fairly few of you actually get your ass up there. And those who do usually stick to the relatively crowded mountains in the south, like Jotunheimen, Rondane and Hardangervidda. I've got an alternative for you.
This summer I spent two weeks exploring the old island society of Senja and the brand new Rohkunborri national park in northern Norway. It's easy to get there from Oslo on flights that are often heavily discounted. I realize that few people look that far up on the map of Europe when picking their next travel destination, but I thought I'd try to tempt you to consider it.
Here's my photojournal from the trip:
http://www.pvv.org/~bct/troms/
I confess that you're statistically unlikely to experience the weather and the temperatures I was fortunate enough to have, but even in cloudy and colder weather, the landscapes remain enchanting. You're best off planning the hike for July and August. Go too early, and there will be lots of snow and/or big rivers and streams in your way. Go too late, and it may be getting too cold again, unless you're willing to carry a lot of clothes.
Happy trails!
